Information Systems
Associate Degree

The Associate of Arts degree program in Information Systems has been developed in response to a growing need for qualified personnel in the field of information systems. Thus, the course offerings are intended for those with a specific interest in practical business applications. Information Systems is aimed at improving the qualifications of students seeking employment in many phases of business computing. The program offers a base upon which to build a more sophisticated data processing education in preparation for middle management positions.

The Information Systems program requires 60 credit hours or the equivalent of two years of full-time study. This program is also attractive to those individuals already employed and who wish to take advantage of the right course offerings on a part-time basis.

The Associate of Arts degree in Information Systems requires 60 semester credit hours.

 
Associate Degree in Information Systems

Information Systems Core Requirements

• ACC 200C - Accounting - Financial - 3 hours
• CSCI 145C - Introduction to Computing - 3 hours
• BUS 248C - Supervisory Management - 3 hours
• INS 181C - Computer Programming I - 3 hours
• INS 182C - Computer Operating Systems - 3 hours
• INS 270C - Electronic Spreadsheets - 3 hours
• INS 272C - Database Management - 3 hours
• INS 275C - Web Page Design - 3 hours
• INS 281C - Computer Programming II - 3 hours
• INS 285C - Advanced Software Applications - 3 hours
• INS 288C - Network Administration - 3 hours
• INS 290C - Internship - Information Systems - 3 hours
• Advisor Approved Electives - 6 hours

          Subtotal 42 hours

General Education Requirements

Category A

• ENGL 100C - Intro to College Writing - 3 hours
• COMN 145C or COMN 161C - Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speaking - 3 hours

Category B Elective - 3 hours

Category C

• ECO 150C -  Intro to Economics - 3 hours
• Category C Elective - 3 hours

Category D

• MA 116C College Algebra 3 hours

           Subtotal General Education 18 hours

           Total Hours in the Program 60 hours